About Us
Margolese Publishing is an independent Canadian press dedicated to storytelling in all its forms. We publish page-turning fiction for readers of every age alongside thoroughly researched non-fiction and classroom materials on history, culture, and social issues. From captivating novels to educator-ready guides, our catalogue offers something meaningful for book lovers, students, and teachers alike—highlighting Jewish perspectives while embracing universal themes that resonate with everyone.
Our Philosophy
We believe powerful narratives—whether discovered in a novel or explored through a lesson plan—can open minds and build empathy. By pairing engaging storytelling with rigorous scholarship and practical supports, we strive to help readers and educators remember the past, question the present, and imagine a more just and compassionate future.
Our Publications
The From Indifference to Hope Series
From Indifference to Hope:The Holocaust in Canadian Context is an accessible and deeply engaging resource that explores the Holocaust through a uniquely Canadian lens. Written with clarity and compassion, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to one of history’s darkest chapters while making the topic approachable for readers of all backgrounds. Whether you are a student or reader discovering the subject for the first time or revisiting it for deeper understanding, this book serves as both a foundational guide and a valuable refresher.
Professionally written, emotionally grounded, and highly readable, From Indifference to Hope is more than a history book—it’s a call to remembrance, reflection, and responsibility.
In the darkest years of the twentieth century, the fate of millions hung not only on the actions of Nazi Germany but also on the choices, and silences, of the democracies beyond its reach.
Through gripping narrative and meticulous research, this book follows the story from the closed doors of immigration offices to the crowded halls of displaced persons camps, from failed conferences and broken promises to the birth of new human rights ideals. It reveals a pattern of hesitation, prejudice, and moral failure that spanned oceans, and a fragile hope that emerged from the ruins.
Codename: Silver
When John Argent, codename Silver, is deployed deep behind enemy lines, his mission is clear: protect a village of rescuers, disrupt Nazi operations, and vanish without a trace. But in a land torn by betrayal and fear, even the shadows are dangerous. Armed with elite training, a mind shaped by moral conviction, and a message encoded in a nearly forgotten language, Silver must outwit the Gestapo, unmask a traitor, and lead the enemy into a trap of his own making. Codename: Silver is a gripping historical thriller that honours unsung heroes and the light they carried through humanity’s darkest hour.
Operation Nightfall
Follow Sam Argent, a 19-year-old soldier carrying a secret past and a family history shattered by Nazi brutality, as he’s pulled into an operation that demands courage, silence, and absolute nerve. In a world of hidden motives, shifting loyalties, and impossible choices, survival isn’t guaranteed—and neither is the truth.
If you like historical fiction with momentum, heart, and the kind of tension that keeps you saying “one more chapter,” open the Operation Nightfall page and step into the mission.